EarthQuaker Devices Astral Destiny - Octal Octave Reverberation Odyssey
Handmade in Akron, OH. Serial number 2333.
EQD's flagship ambient reverb pedal - eight reverb modes, eight editable presets, expression/CV input, flexi-switching bypass with trails, and the Stretch footswitch that doubles decay length with pitch bending. This is the pedal that turns any rig into a spaceship. Currently $249 new at Sweetwater; used units with box routinely sell $165-200+. This is priced as a fully tested, no-box working unit.
Bench-tested - every function verified:
- Powers on cleanly via standard 9V center-negative supply
- Both footswitches (Activate + Stretch) confirmed working - LEDs illuminate correctly (amber for Activate, red for Stretch)
- All 8 reverb modes tested and producing correct effect:
- Abyss (massive reverb, no octave)
- Shimmer (upper octave in the tail)
- Sub (lower octave in the tail)
- Sub Shimmer (upper + lower octave combined)
- Astral (upper + lower octave with regenerating tail)
- Ascend (upward pitch bending on sustained notes)
- Descend (downward pitch bending on sustained notes)
- Cosmos (regenerating fifth in the tail)
- All 7 knobs (Mode, Length, Mix, Preset, Depth, Rate, Tone) turn smoothly - no scratchiness, no dead spots, full sweep on each
- Tails bypass confirmed - reverb decays naturally when effect is bypassed, no hard cutoff
- EXP jack on left side accepts any TRS expression pedal or CV (0 - 3.3V range)
What was NOT tested:
- Expression pedal input (no TRS expression pedal on bench - jack is physically clean and undamaged)
- Preset save/recall across power cycles (modes tested live, did not verify preset memory persistence)
Cosmetic condition:
- Sparkle white enclosure in good shape - light surface wear consistent with pedalboard use, nothing deep
- All original EQD knobs present, straight, and secure
- Footswitches firm and responsive, no wobble
- Bottom label (S/N 2333) has a small lift on one corner - cosmetic only, see photos
- No cracks, no dents, no stripped screws, no structural issues
- Photos are of this exact unit - what you see is what you get
What's included:
- EarthQuaker Devices Astral Destiny pedal
- That's it - no original box, no manual, no power supply
What's NOT included:
- Original box and packaging
- Manual (available as PDF on EQD's website)
- Power supply (requires standard 9V DC center-negative, ~100mA draw - any standard isolated pedal supply works)
Serial number: 2333
A note about used electronics:
All electronics are tested. Any known issues are listed in the description above. Your item will not be sent DOA unless explicitly specified.
Sometimes issues do arise in transit and can be caused by rough handling, old/brittle wiring, or a component failing under the rigors of shipping. Major issues are covered by insurance - that's why every package ships fully insured.
Many issues are minor and fall under normal user maintenance. These are things any buyer of used electronics should be comfortable handling:
- Pots can be scratchy or develop a flat spot from use. DeoxIT solves most of these.
- Switches occasionally need to be cleaned or adjusted to make better contact.
Shipping:
Listed shipping is for the continental 48 USA. International buyers - please send your full address so I can calculate exact shipping.
Returns:
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Returns must be in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
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